Dungeons & Dragons (IDW Publishing)


Dungeons & Dragons is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, originally based on the 4th Edition core setting of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Since 2014, the comics have been tied to the 5th Edition core setting.
The series included one ongoing series, twelve mini-series, and an annual.

Publication history

''Dungeons & Dragons'' (Fell's Five)

The ongoing series of Dungeons & Dragons started in August 2010, with an issue 0 that introduced the major characters. It then continued with issue 1 in November of that year. 16 issues were published with the last issue being released in February 2012.

''Dark Sun''

Dark Sun is a five-issue limited series that was released, starting in January 2011, based on the Dark Sun campaign setting.

''The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales''

The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales, also a five-issue mini-series, started in August 2011. It was written by R.A. Salvatore and based on his famous D&D character, Drizzt Do'Urden, from the Forgotten Realms setting.

''Eberron''

A two-issue mini-series that was part of the IDW-wide Infes2ation crossover in February 2012. The series is based on the Eberron campaign setting. Then in April 2012, the 2012 Dungeons & Dragons Annual was published, again set in Eberron.

''Forgotten Realms''

Forgotten Realms is a five-issue mini-series that was released, starting in May 2012, based on original characters in the Forgotten Realms setting.

''Forgotten Realms: Cutter''

Forgotten Realms: Cutter is a five-issue mini-series that started in April 2013. It was written by R. A. Salvatore and Geno Salvatore with art by David Baldeon and Steve Ellis.

''Legends of Baldur's Gate''

Legends of Baldur's Gate is a five-issue mini-series that started in October 2014, and is also set in the Forgotten Realms setting. It was written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar and Sarah Stone.

''Shadows of the Vampire''

Shadows of the Vampire is a five-issue sequel to Legends of Baldur's Gate written by Jim Zub with art by Nelson Daniel and Max Dunbar. It started publishing in May 2016.

''Frost Giant’s Fury''

Frost Giant’s Fury is another five-issue mini-series centered on the group of heroes from Baldur’s Gate written by Jim Zub with art by Netho Diaz. It started publishing in January 2017.

''Evil at Baldur’s Gate''

Evil at Baldur’s Gate is the fourth five-issue mini-series following the heroes from Baldur’s Gate written by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings with art by Dean Kotz, John Wycough, Harvey Tolibao, Jim Zub and Francesco Mortarino. It started publishing in April 2018.

''A Darkened Wish''

A Darkened Wish is a Forgotten Realms five-issue mini-series set in the Sea of Swords region written by B. Dave Walters with art by Tess Fowler. The first issue was published in March 2019.

''Infernal Tide''

Infernal Tide is the upcoming fifth five-issue mini-series involving the heroes from Baldur’s Gate. It will start publishing in November 2019. It will include the talents of writer Jim Zub and artist Max Dunbar.

Crossovers

In April 2018, publishers IDW Publishing and Oni Press announced a crossover between the Rick and Morty comic book and Dungeons & Dragons. In May 2019, a sequel mini-series was announced.

''Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons''

A four-issue crossover comic with the adult animated sitcom Rick and Morty co-written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss with art by Troy Little. It started publishing in August 2018.

''Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons: Chapter II: Painscape''

An upcoming sequel mini-series is set to be published in September 2019. It will be written by Jim Zub and Sarah Stern with art by Troy Little.

Collected editions

The series has been collected in the following trade paperbacks:
TitleMaterial collectedISBN
Volume 1: ShadowplagueDungeons & Dragons #0-5
Dark Sun: Ianto's TombDungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #1-5
Volume 2: First EncountersDungeons & Dragons #6-11
The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter TalesDungeons & Dragons: Drizzt #1-5
Volume 3: DownDungeons & Dragons #12-15
Forgotten RealmsForgotten Realms #1-5
CutterForgotten Realms: Cutter #1-5
Legends of Baldur's GateLegends of Baldur's Gate #1-5
Abraxis Wren of EberronInfestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons #1-2,
2012 Annual and Eye of the Wolf
Shadows of the VampireShadows of the Vampire #1-5
Frost Giant’s FuryFrost Giant’s Fury #1-5
Evil at Baldur’s GateEvil at Baldur’s Gate #1-5
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & DragonsRick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1-4
Dungeons & Dragons: Days of Endless AdventureLegends of Baldur’s Gate, Shadows of the Vampire, and Frost Giant’s Fury
A Darkened WishA Darkened Wish #1-5
Infernal TidesInfernal Tides #1-5

Reprints

IDW began printing trade paperback collections of earlier Dungeons & Dragons series by other publishers starting in March 2011.
A list of reprints: